Ellicott Development has filed paperwork with the Buffalo Planning Board, seeking approval to construct a five-story, 54,000-square foot building on the vacant land located at 399 Ohio Street, near Chicago Street. Business First reports a restaurant is proposed for the building’s first floor with some commercial or office space and apartments on the floors above.

The AAA puts the current local cost for a gallon of unleaded gas at $2.54, virtually unchanged from last week's price.

The Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association has crafted a deal with the Buffalo Bisons. The Bisons’ Pettibones Grille will manage the BNBA’s annual festivals and events for 2015 and 2016 - beginning with the 2nd annual Buffalo Brewers Festival at

A bracket-buster of a different kind has emerged from Lakewood in Chautauqua County. In a tournament of craft breweries, Southern Tier has beaten Eastern-region foes Ommegang in Cooperstown, Dogfish Head in Delaware and Victory Brewing in Pennsylvania to make USA Today's "Final Four." Southern Tier Brewing Co. faces Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. of

SolarCity has decided to begin selling its own power distribution systems. Computerworld.com reports this service, called GridLogic, would do away with complete reliance on the utilities' grids. SolarCity envisions its own microgrids as small, independent power grids to have applications for cities, corporate campuses, or remote locations like islands. Solar City will invest

The "TSA PreCheck" application program has reached a new milestone with more than 1 million travelers enrolled. It's an expedited screening program that enables low-risk travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience at 133 U.S. airports. The local site in Lackawanna has enrolled 2,073 people.

M&T Bank's acquisition of Hudson City Bancorp Inc. may finally be completed May 1st. Business First notes that indication came from Hudson City officials. The deal was originally announced in August 2012, but M&T has spent the intervening months upgrading its Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money-laundering compliance program to the satisfaction of the Federal Reserve Board of New

Red Siren, a women's gift and clothing boutique will be the first of four retail stores to fill the HarborCenter, according to Business First. The 5,000 sq. foot store will front on Main Street and open next summer. READ MORE HERE

Construction of the 320,000-square-foot complex for FedEx Ground Transport in Hamburg is expected to begin in the next few days. Business First reports the $50 million project at the corner of Bayview and Lakeshore Roads will be home to more than 600 employees.

Perry’s Ice Cream has begun unveiling a new 20-flavor line up called "Escapes." It combines popular

A week from today, Ellicott Development's request for tax breaks amounting to $350,000 will be the subject of a March 24th public hearing. The tax breaks are being sought for a proposed $7 million project at Niagara and Busti - site of the former General Electric Co. warehouse.

The NHL has signed a multiyear licensing partnership with U-Vend. U-Vend is a consumer

The 35th Annual Buffalo Irish Festival moves from Canalside to Buffalo Riverworks this year. This year's event will be held August 28th-30th. Last year, some 15,000 people enjoyed the music and culture of Ireland during the weekend celebration.

Excelsior Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.has formed a partnership with West Seneca Central Schools. The three-year agreement,

A Chinese-based investment team has pledged to spent at least $50 million to refurbish the former AM&A's store downtown. Business First reports the plan includes a 300-room upscale hotel that caters to Chinese visitors bound for both Buffalo and Niagara Falls, six market-rate apartments and an upscale Chinese restaurant and spa.
Darien Lake has already begun accepting applications